Labor Law Defendant Gets Partial Summary Dismissal of Worker's Claims

A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to partial summary judgment dismissing a Labor Law claim by a worker allegedly injured by a malfunctioning power tool. Case: Antonio v. VS 125 LLC, No. 809173/21, 11/12/2024, published. Facts: Melanie Antonio allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when the bit in the chipping gun she was using suddenly spun. Antonio claimed that before the accident, the bit had kept jamming, and she complained to her supervisor, who directed her to continue using it. Procedural history: Antonio filed suit against VS...